Post by The Sandman on Nov 9, 2021 17:08:34 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Tony Ferguson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tony Ferguson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Tony Ferguson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
El Cucuy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
El Cucuy tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Aoki in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over El Cucuy
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tony Ferguson rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
El Cucuy showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Great hook by Tony Ferguson! Shinya Aoki is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Cucuy is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
El Cucuy moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aoki leads with a punch
Tony Ferguson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shinya Aoki and El Cucuy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Aoki's Chin is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
El Cucuy shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tony Ferguson swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
El Cucuy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tony Ferguson!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
El Cucuy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
El Cucuy Hyper-extended his left arm
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tony Ferguson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tony Ferguson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Tony Ferguson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tony Ferguson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tony Ferguson breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Aoki is moving on the ground...
El Cucuy tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Tony Ferguson breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony Ferguson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Cucuy is able to break the lock.
El Cucuy is trying to counter now!
El Cucuy tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Tony Ferguson to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Tony Ferguson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
El Cucuy misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Cucuy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
El Cucuy throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Cucuy goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to El Cucuy
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Cucuy is able to break the lock.
El Cucuy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony Ferguson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
El Cucuy throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Tony Ferguson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki hooks El Cucuy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tony Ferguson manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Cucuy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around El Cucuy
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Aoki
El Cucuy moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Aoki
Tony Ferguson goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Aoki
El Cucuy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is covering himself! El Cucuy tries to force the situation and Aoki clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
El Cucuy is in rear mount over Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws his leg over Shinya Aoki's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Tony Ferguson's rear naked choke attempt!
Shinya Aoki frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Tony Ferguson and ends up on top!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki has El Cucuy controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Cucuy is unable to move under Aoki control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tony Ferguson jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tony Ferguson!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tony Ferguson!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Tony Ferguson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tremendous strikes from El Cucuy!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Cucuy is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Cucuy tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
El Cucuy creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
El Cucuy steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Cucuy is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki pushes Tony Ferguson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tony Ferguson struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Tony Ferguson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
El Cucuy clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Aoki is in closed guard... El Cucuy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
El Cucuy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
El Cucuy knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
El Cucuy is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
That Armbar from Tony Ferguson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Tony Ferguson appears to be unbreakable
El Cucuy secures the lock while Shinya Aoki refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tony Ferguson by Submission (Armbar) at 1:43 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 407 s
A sub over Aoki is pretty legit.
Tony Ferguson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tony Ferguson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Tony Ferguson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
El Cucuy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
El Cucuy tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Aoki in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over El Cucuy
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tony Ferguson rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
El Cucuy showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Great hook by Tony Ferguson! Shinya Aoki is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Cucuy is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
El Cucuy moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aoki leads with a punch
Tony Ferguson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shinya Aoki and El Cucuy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Aoki's Chin is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
El Cucuy shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tony Ferguson swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
El Cucuy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tony Ferguson!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
El Cucuy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
El Cucuy Hyper-extended his left arm
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tony Ferguson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tony Ferguson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Tony Ferguson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tony Ferguson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tony Ferguson breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Aoki is moving on the ground...
El Cucuy tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Tony Ferguson breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony Ferguson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Cucuy is able to break the lock.
El Cucuy is trying to counter now!
El Cucuy tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Tony Ferguson to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Tony Ferguson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
El Cucuy misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Cucuy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
El Cucuy throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Cucuy goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to El Cucuy
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Cucuy is able to break the lock.
El Cucuy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony Ferguson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
El Cucuy throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Tony Ferguson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki hooks El Cucuy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tony Ferguson manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Cucuy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around El Cucuy
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Aoki
El Cucuy moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Aoki
Tony Ferguson goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Aoki
El Cucuy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is covering himself! El Cucuy tries to force the situation and Aoki clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
El Cucuy is in rear mount over Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws his leg over Shinya Aoki's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Tony Ferguson's rear naked choke attempt!
Shinya Aoki frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Tony Ferguson and ends up on top!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki has El Cucuy controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Cucuy is unable to move under Aoki control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tony Ferguson jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tony Ferguson!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tony Ferguson!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Tony Ferguson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tremendous strikes from El Cucuy!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Cucuy is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Cucuy tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
El Cucuy creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
El Cucuy steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Cucuy is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki pushes Tony Ferguson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tony Ferguson struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Tony Ferguson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
El Cucuy clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
El Cucuy works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over El Cucuy
Aoki is in closed guard... El Cucuy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
El Cucuy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
El Cucuy knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
El Cucuy is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
That Armbar from Tony Ferguson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Tony Ferguson appears to be unbreakable
El Cucuy secures the lock while Shinya Aoki refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tony Ferguson by Submission (Armbar) at 1:43 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 407 s
A sub over Aoki is pretty legit.
